Houston Astros C Carlos Corporan (thumb) has been dealing with a thumb injury he suffered in June. The injury has affected the way he has swung the bat, especially from the left side. He has been trying to wear extra padding on the thumb and holding the bat a different way.

Houston Astros C Max Stassi (concussion) said Wednesday, Feb. 12, that he is over his concussion, and will be ready for spring training. "All that's in the past now. I feel 100 percent, ready to go," Stassi said. Stassi, who might be the team's catcher of the future, is likely to begin the season at Triple-A Oklahoma City as long as Cs Jason Castro and Carlos Corporan remain healthy.